2018 ZAR to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1548 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.1163 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1363 AWG

2018 ZAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0386 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1469 to the December average rate of 0.1260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1548 was up 6.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,742 AWG

2017 Average 6,753 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 5,814 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,927.76 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1545

0.1192

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AWG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1457, compared to 0.1268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1457

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0137 AWG (High: 0.1356 / Low: 0.1219). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 AWG (High: 0.1534 / Low: 0.1486).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1515) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+10.89%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1515

2017 Avg (February) 0.1367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1510	0.1439	0.1469
February	0.1548	0.1477	0.1515
March	0.1534	0.1486	0.1507
April	0.1503	0.1436	0.1476
May	0.1464	0.1399	0.1427
June	0.1424	0.1289	0.1346
July	0.1365	0.1292	0.1336
August	0.1356	0.1219	0.1277
September	0.1275	0.1163	0.1221
October	0.1270	0.1211	0.1238
November	0.1317	0.1244	0.1278
December	0.1314	0.1230	0.1260